Quinoa and Lentil Pilaf
Created By : littleke
curry, cumin and cinnamon combine to make this flavorful and unique side dish
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Prep Time |
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10 minutes |
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Cook Time |
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35 minutes |
| Serves 8 |
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1
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cup lentils
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1/2
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tbsp curry powder
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1/2
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tsp cinnamon
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1/2
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tsp cumin
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1/2
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tsp kosher salt
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2
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cup chicken broth
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2
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cup water
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1/2
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tbsp olive oil
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1
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cup quinoa
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1/2
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cup onion minced
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2
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garlic cloves minced
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1
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tsp fresh ginger root grated
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1/2
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tbsp curry powder
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1
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tsp cumin
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1/2
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tsp cinnamon
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2
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cup water
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1
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tbsp olive oil
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1/2
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tsp kosher salt
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1/4
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tsp fresh cracked black pepper
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Place 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a medium sized saucepan. Heat on medium low heat. Add 1/2 tbsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and cumin. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant. Add chicken broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add lentils and cook for 25-35 minutes, until lentils are soft.
Meanwhile, heat an additional saucepan over medium low heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, add remaining curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, onion, garlic and grated ginger root, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until garlic and onion are soft and translucent. Add water and quinoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until quinoa is soft.
When lentils are cooked through, drain and reserve. When quinoa is cooked through and all water has been absorbed. Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add lentils. Toss to combine.
Serve hot or cold.